Reply by Peter Oxley

Thanks, Jerry! It’s nice to know I’m not the only one in this position! I’ve seen drill press jigs that hold the part at 12 or 15 degrees and have a guide hole for the drill bit. I considered doing that, but it looks like a case panel in that jig would be so much in the way that I wouldn’t be able to operate the drill press. What do you think?

I appreciate the feedback on the pneumatic drill. I am leaning in that direction. A high-speed pneumatic drill should punch those holes in a big hurry.

I’m still in the planning phase now, but I’ll be sure to let you know when I get going building it.